Xenophobia, is the fear or hatred of people who are perceived as being different from oneself. This can be based on a person’s race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or other distinguishing characteristics.
Xenophobia and racism are similar as both has roots in discrimination, however xenophobia usually refers to a person's nationality and culture rather than exclusively their race or ethnicity. People can be both xenophobic and racist.
Learn more about Xenophobia, its traits, causes and symptoms.
Supporting resources for students and staff
- You can call 999 in an emergency to speak to Police or 101 for non-emergencies. If not an emergency, but you wish to report something, you can report online
Supporting resources for students
- Learn more about The University of Edinburgh’s support and guidance for students who have experienced any forms of discrimination
- The Advice Place is run by the Student's Association and is a third-party crime reporting site. If you are a victim of a crime, they can support you.